@joshua_ong
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For anyone interested in seeing how their photos faired on the new “score board”, I’ve attached it below! Any feedback on that would be appreciated.
Thanks @jamesstaddon for considering my photo. I didn’t know the picture made it into the scoreboard! Speaking of the matrix, it reminds me of a grammar rubric used for my writing assignments in high school. 🙂 Is this scoreboard used for all photo assignments? If so, I could keep the criteria in mind when considering and posting pictures for future assignments. I definitely need to work on composition, artistic perspective, and purpose.
Hi @jamesstaddon, thanks for the comments and suggestions. I really like your picture, especially the vibrant, autumnal colours of the trees. Was it taken in Banff National Park?
This picture reminds me of a peaceful scene. It was captured in autumn from a suspension bridge overlooking the Avon River in York, a city located 97 km east of Perth CBD. The topography may resemble that of Italy (hopefully), since parts of both Western Australia and Italy have a Mediterranean climate.
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Thanks @frazer-family!
Having said that, though the picture makes a great illustration of the concept, the leading lines are so powerful that they lead my eye right out of the picture!
I suppose this is because the river leads out of the picture on the bottom right of the frame.
I thought of posting my first picture for a photo assignment. This unedited picture was taken en route to Te Anau from Queenstown in South Island, New Zealand. Not sure if it’s European-looking, but I thought it depicted a peaceful scene.
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The photo is definitely underexposed.
I didn’t get the impression, on my screen, that it looked bad underexposed. The exposure chosen fits the mood well I think.
It’s interesting to see different opinions regarding the same picture. I prefer the original as it depicts a cold, dreary scene with low exposure. Also, I agree with @jamesstaddon on including the entire tree in the frame. The branches and twigs are well silhouetted against the white background. However, the branch closer to the centre of the frame appears to be clearer (sharper) than the other branches. Perhaps the focus was on that left branch.
This picture of a tree out in the snow shows a lot of negative space
This is an ideal picture for including text (such as a Bible verse) in the negative space.
Hey @jamesstaddon and @buddingphotographer, love how you bring out the details in the foreground. I tried editing the picture in RawTherapee and was surprised to arrive at an edited photo similar to your post-processed pictures. Guess I must be on the right track, then. Photo editing is not as difficult as I had thought. 🙂
@alightforhim, hopefully, the screenshot of the edited photo in RawTherapee helps you with editing this photo should you choose this software for processing purposes.Attachments:
No worries, @alightforhim! I’m glad you found the tips helpful. Have a safe and Merry Chrissy!
Hi @alightforhim, that’s a beautiful sunrise shot, the rays of which remind me of a sunset picture I took at Cottesloe Beach several years ago. You can find some tips in the embedded link; even though they apply to sunsets, I believe some could be used for sunrises, since a sunrise is simply a sunset in reverse.
If I were you, I would definitely straighten the horizon. When taking the shot, I would have my camera display a Rule of Thirds grid so that I can align the horizon with the grid. In post-processing, I would increase the saturation, and yes, brighten up the foreground elements.
Nicely edited photo, @ernestf-lloyd! I wish the clouds were colourful, but I guess that would be the case if the sun were at the horizon.
Hey @loganlamar, great to hear about your degree. All the best with your studies. University studying can be fun, challenging, and rewarding.
I’ve also never been in your situation before, probably because I haven’t approached photography from a business standpoint. It’s been more of a hobby for me when I have the time. Unfortunately, my studies (Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance) are time-consuming, leaving me with minimal time for photography.
Hi Kazuki, welcome to the forums!
I’ve only begun editing photos recently, so I could recommend some photo editing software for you. If you are like me, you may opt for the free programs available online. I use RawTherapee and found it to be quite useful for basic photo edits (e.g. adjusting exposure, increasing saturation, etc.). You can download the version compatible with your computer’s operating system at this webpage. I was introduced to RawTherapee by a handy YouTube tutorial created by @buddingphotographer a few years ago.
Another free program you may like to consider is GIMP, which allows you to perform corrections on a miniature level. For example, you could remove a distracting lens flare from a photo. GIMP could also be used to create a Selective Colour Effect.
Unfortunately, my experience with photo editing is quite limited. I’m sure the other more experienced photographers on the forum could provide suggestions on software programs they’ve found helpful, like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.
One of the the plastic flanges on the lens mount has broken off making the contacts not always have good communication to the camera.
I suppose wear and tear from switching lenses on the SLR has caused this issue…
Love the beautiful colours of the trees.
A tripod could be used to avoid camera movement when taking pictures. Additionally, the Rule of Thirds grid on your camera can be utilised to align the horizon.
Hope this helps.
The fire tower is certainly an excellent vantage point for scenic pictures. How tall is it? I’d imagine a couple of storeys as the surrounding
bushlandforests appear small.The golden hour light does add more colour to the green in the pictures. But I’m pretty sure the place will look better in autumn and probably even in winter (if you happen to get snow). If I were you, I would probably include the sun as it sets on the horizon.
